He worked from 1672 to 1774 as a silversmith in Boston MA continuing in the shop of his masters, Hull and Sanderson.

He worked from circa 1777 to 1790 as a silversmith in Boston MA having travelled for several years prior in England, establishing trade prospects for himself and for Hull and Sanderson. His work in the partnership was probably adminastrative, though there are records of his working as a smith and watchmaker. 9

Daniel married Anna Shepard, daughter of Thomas Shepard and Anne Tyng, on 8 Nov 1682 in Boston MA. (Anna Shepard was born on 13 Sep 1663 in Charlestown MA, christened in Charlestown MA and died on 24 Jul 1708 in Quincy MA.)